Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 33–24 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 7–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Hunter Henry
- Top passer
- Marcus Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.…
- Game date
- 2022-01-09
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 33–24 on 2022-01-09. Hunter Henry posted a game-high +4.56 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NENew England Patriots
(7:39) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NE 37. 25-X.Howard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(11:14) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(7:42) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 25-B.Bolden left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(8:32) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(4:37) 94-C.Wilkins and 77-J.Davis reported in as eligible. 28-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(11:00) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(6:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 25-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(2:57) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers to NE 3 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-49-S.Eguavoen at NE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:39TD Jaylen WaddlePoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 7
- Score
- 0-6
(7:39) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:34XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:16TD Xavien HowardPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 66
- Score
- 0-13
(6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NE 37. 25-X.Howard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:07XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 0-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:14FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 0-17
(11:14) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:42TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 6-17
(7:42) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 25-B.Bolden left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:36XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:32FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 10-17
(8:32) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:37TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 10-23
(4:37) 94-C.Wilkins and 77-J.Davis reported in as eligible. 28-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:31XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 10-24
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:00FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 31
- Score
- 10-27
(11:00) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:40TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 16-27
(6:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 25-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:32XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-27
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:57TD Demone HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 23-27
(2:57) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:53XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 24-27
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:03TD Jakobi MeyersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 98
- Score
- 24-33
(:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers to NE 3 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-49-S.Eguavoen at NE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.76 EPA/play - 2
Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play - 3Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.82 EPA/play
- 4Brandon Bolden · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 5Demone Harris · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 6
Rhamondre Stevenson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 7
Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play - 8Demone Harris · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.81 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Hunter Henry — NE · Receiving
Hunter Henry posted the highest total EPA (+4.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.76 EPA per play.
Hunter Henry's top snap (+2.82 EPA): (10:59) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 85-H.Henry to MIA 39 for 35 yards (29-Br.Jones).
Biggest single play (-8.11 EPA): Marcus Jones — (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NE 37. 25-X.Howard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · -1.8% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.75 total EPA- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +1.4% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.008 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 55.8% | 43.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.267 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.072 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.008 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.2% | 44.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: -0.01 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +9.09 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 10 drives, -0.61 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Xavien Howard
- New England Patriots — Brandon Bolden
- Miami Dolphins — Dyontae Johnson
- New England Patriots — Brandon Bolden (Marcus Jones pass)
- New England Patriots — Demone Harris
- Miami Dolphins — Jakobi Meyers (Marcus Jones pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 7 (Q1 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 7:34) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 66 (Q1 6:16); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q1 6:07) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 12 (Q2 11:14) — (11:14) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q2 7:42) — (7:42) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 25-B.Bolden left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 7:36) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) 94-C.Wilkins and 77-J.Davis reported in as eligible. 28-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 4:31) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–9. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 31 (Q4 11:00) — (11:00) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 25-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:32) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 2:53) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 98 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers to NE 3 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-49-S.Eguavoen at NE 0. TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NE 37. 25-X.Howard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 81-D.Smythe to MIA 40 for 15 yards (2-J.Mills).
- New England Patriots (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 10-M.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 23, RECOVERED by MIA-15-J.Phillips at MIA 24.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:56) — (1:56) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa scrambles right end to NE 47 for 11 yards (33-J.Williams, 90-C.Barmore). NE-90-C.Barmore was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NE 37. 25-X.Howard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers to NE 3 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-49-S.Eguavoen at NE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) 10-M.Jones FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 23, RECOVERED by MIA-15-J.Phillips at MIA 24.
- New England Patriots (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 25-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:39 · NE 7 · Score 0-6
(7:39) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 7:34 · NE 15 · Score 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 6:16 · MIA 66 · Score 0-13
(6:16) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right intended for 16-J.Meyers INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NE 37. 25-X.Howard for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:07 · NE 15 · Score 0-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 11:14 · NE 12 · Score 0-17
(11:14) 7-J.Sanders 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:42 · MIA 15 · Score 6-17
(7:42) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 25-B.Bolden left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:36 · MIA 15 · Score 7-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 8:32 · MIA 25 · Score 10-17
(8:32) 6-N.Folk 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:37 · NE 1 · Score 10-23
(4:37) 94-C.Wilkins and 77-J.Davis reported in as eligible. 28-D.Johnson right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 4:31 · NE 15 · Score 10-24
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:00 · NE 31 · Score 10-27
(11:00) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:40 · MIA 18 · Score 16-27
(6:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 25-B.Bolden for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:32 · MIA 15 · Score 17-27
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:57 · MIA 1 · Score 23-27
(2:57) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 37-D.Harris right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 2:53 · MIA 15 · Score 24-27
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:03 · MIA 98 · Score 24-33
(:03) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 16-J.Meyers to NE 3 for 1 yard. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIA-49-S.Eguavoen at NE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2022-01-09?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 33-24 in Week 18, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 14; Q2: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: New England Patriots 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Miami Dolphins 9; Final: New England Patriots 24, Miami Dolphins 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — X. Howard (Q1 6:16) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Bolden (Q2 7:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Johnson (Q3 4:37) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Bolden (M. Jones pass) (Q4 6:40) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Harris (Q4 2:57) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Meyers (M. Jones pass) (Q4 0:03) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 11:14, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 8:32, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 11:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 57.1% completion, -1.8% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.75 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 51.7% completion, +1.4% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.56 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.82 EPA): (10:59) 10-M.Jones pass deep left to 85-H.Henry to MIA 39 for 35 yards (29-Br.Jones)..
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W
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